Reverse Mortgages – Children’s concerns
By Alain Valles, MBA, MS
Are you at least 62 years old and own a home with some equity? Do you wish to have access...
Best towns in Central Mass. for seniors – a review of housing affordability
By Marianne Delorey
This article is a part of a series comparing central Massachusetts cities and towns on factors making them the best and worst...
Ten things I know about Fair Housing
Fair Housing legislation was created in 1968. It protects people from being discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin in the sale or rental of housing. Since its inception, many protected classes have been added including age, pregnancy status, citizenship, familial status, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, and most recently, sexual orientation.
Woburn’s Cummings Foundation supports older adults in a variety of ways
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer
WOBURN - Bill and Joyce Cummings of Winchester began making donations, many to organizations dedicated to elders, a long time...
Unconventional choices
By Marianne Delorey
Perhaps it is the nature of elder housing. Perhaps people who have no one else seek community in their later years. In...
We are all one and one person can make a difference
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“The youth walk faster but the elderly know the road” – African Ubuntu Proverb
There is a philosophy in many African countries...
Speak Bostonian: Advice on how to find suitable housing
By Marianne Delorey ©
Recently, a marketing genius at the Department of Transportation got a simple message across statewide by talking to commuters in the...
Work camping and camp host jobs offer adventure and perks
By Barbara Hazelden, Contributing Writer
REGION - Visiting RV parks and campgrounds is an ideal way to enjoy the scenic beauty of Massachusetts and a...
Reverse Mortgages conquer inflation
Inflation. It’s coming, it’s coming, it’s here.
By Alain Valles, MBA, MS
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced inflation hit 7%. A new high since...
Happy life, happy home, happy transitions
By David J. Dowd
Working with seniors in transition is very interesting. As people live longer there is a startling variety of lifestyles and attitudes...